Posted by OluYom
MTN is not GPRS-enabled here o. And Glo GPRS coverage and service can be such a nuisance. The other 2 networks have been launching GPRS since last month, but no-one anyone knows is using it.
Maybe in another couple of months things will be much better.
Posted by ambyzown
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On 2005-05-11 19:36:00, AYA wrote: MTN is not GPRS-enabled here o. And Glo GPRS coverage and service can be such a nuisance. The other 2 networks have been launching GPRS since last month, but no-one anyone knows is using it. Maybe in another couple of months things will be much better. |
Posted by brix25
@AYA: What's their reason for not having GPRS? Any issues with power supply or are they just being stingy?
Posted by ambyzown
Hi guys, my name is Amby, new user just registered today. Point of correction Aya, Vmobile doesn't offer GPRS yet, what they have is a CSD connection that is charged at normal voice call rates which makes it rather expensive, this explains the low patronage. I personally believe that Vmobile is still firmly in 2nd place ahead of glomobile in terms of subscriber base and coverage.
Posted by egunjespoilagos
Why, why do you say so? I have just effectively left econet for glo. Though I still retain the econet number as i have used it since the company launched.
Posted by OluYom
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I didn't say that they do not have CSD. However Vmobile told us that they would be launching their GPRS service in April. Last time I checked, we are in May, hence my comments that they "have been launching GPRS since April". Don't take it literally
If you have a Vmobile SIM and a handset that can detect GPRS presence on a network, you should notice as you move around that GPRS is available on Vmobile at various locations, but its not attached for use.
Also, about subscriber base and coverage, my statement was not based on what I believe but documented statistics.
@brix25: Honestly, I cannot tell why MTN is lagging behind in this area. But the average Nigerian will readily say that its because they are stingy
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Posted by Angelgirl
@Ambyzown, AYA is right about Vmobile's GPRS presence, infact i noticed it sometime January this year on a friend's Vmobile line on his Sagem Myx-5m set, i almost bought a vmobile line then, before i now went for glo, what i dont know now is why the delay in activating it.
Posted by ambyzown
My apologies Aya, I just turned on GPRS reception on my Vmobile phone and immediately got a signal. Can't wait for them to begin offering this service, I think they'll do better than Glo. However, I still maintain my stance on subscriber base and coverage. I should know, I travel a lot. Did I hear anyone say welcome?
Posted by OluYom
@ambyzown: Welcome
Posted by egunjespoilagos
Does anyone have current stats on subscriber base for the gsm companies.
Is there software one can add on to a p910 that will let it run FM radio. I know there is an add on kit. I am wondering about software...
Still not happy with glos GPRS
Posted by ambyzown
@egungespoilagos: I sent you an mms yesterday, but I still have not received a delivery report. Sorry can't help you on the P910 software.
Posted by OluYom
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Welcome to the club!
Posted by Angelgirl
Welcome ambyzown, sorry for the late welcome, just wanted to be sure you not a passerby
Posted by coolapostle
Yeah, Hope you stay on Andy.....Meanwhile yours truly just got back from Benin (Had a workshop). The networks there are PATHETIC. The Phone operators keep trying over and over to get a number. And they had to have 3 or more lines -one for each network. I didn't know Abuja was heaven until I got to Benin! Even getting Glo-to-Glo or MTN-to-MTN was near impossible. I let my friend, a Glo regional manager, have it raw. Told him he was disgracing me!
Posted by egunjespoilagos
Finally, it seems that glo has sorted my gprs access out. Aparrently they put in the wrong settings.
Amby: that was probably why you mms didnt come through. please try again or give me your number.
Mine remains 08055025482...
Posted by ambyzown
Thanks all, I already feel very much at home. @coolapostle: The situation in Benin isn't always that bad, usually you'd get thru on the 12th or 13th try. @Egunjespoilagos: 08052036848 I'll resend the mms. Why's Aya so quiet today?
Posted by OluYom
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Well, here I am. Anything for me?
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Posted by ambyzown
Sure Aya, something 4 you, blessings maximus & prosperity exceedus. Just missed your intelligent contributions to the forum:-)
Posted by OluYom
@ambyzown: Why, thank you for the compliment. Glad to be making a difference.
Does anyone here know anyone who works with Mtel? I am looking for a way to get Mtel's GPRS settings.
Posted by egunjespoilagos
Just sent my first MMS to amby. It went smoothly enough. Hope he gets it though. I got a mms prompt that said I could veiw aa mms online somewhere. glo url, tried, no joy, bad gateway or something. go figure. Will try to use as much of my free idd calls as possible today.
Posted by ambyzown
I never get the mms o. Wait a minute, isn't there a limit to the size of mms you can send via glomms?
Posted by OluYom
News Flash: At 6.30am this morning, I checked to see if Glo GPRS was back at my residence, and - yes, I got a connection.
To tell the truth, I have steeled myself up, half-expecting it to go off again any moment. Its sad, I know, but that's how it has come to be.
Anyway, its still on, as I am posting this from home. Keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed.
Posted by mamba
AYA, check ur PM.
I'm still trying to register at www.gosmartmobile.com/mysmartphone
Posted by OluYom
Sorry guys, but Glo GPRS didn't last till noon before it went off again
Posted by Demmy
@Ambyzown;welcome on board.I can seeu'etr already cathing ur fun.
Posted by otokx
having tasted of the glo gprs at my end; i think the cybercafe's are still lot cheaper, paying N120 for 2 hours. GLO in Ph have been engaging in illegal deductions from people's line. When you stop browsing on Glo GPRS you can't check your account balance immediately to know how much was consumed. when you try later on you will get a shocker. If you mistakenly enter magic plus you will have a life experience of the glo magic on your credit. I am making arrangements to visit mtel port harcourt office latest next week when i am fully recovered from malaria. With a credit balance of 0.0 on my glo i don't intend to put it in a set till sometime in october. MTN has coverage so let me enjoy it.
Posted by OluYom
@otokx: I agree to the shocker you are likely to get playing around with MagicPlus. I got bitten once when N400 went off my account via MagicPlus, and I have not taken a look at it since.
At 20k -35k per kb on GloDirect, I find Glo GPRS a viable alternative to cyberCafes. Plus the added benefits of convenience, privacy, security, its a winner - if only GPRs would work as its supposed to.
@mamba: I have rectified the issue, but you will need to re-register. Sorry
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Posted by ambyzown
Hi Guys, I guess I could count myself as one of the few priviledged glogprs enthusiasts who actually gets signals all the time, maybe I'm just lucky. Even throughout the weekend while I was at Ijebu Ode and Ikorodu, I had access. The only problem I frequently encounter is "communication error"
Demmy, I've actually been looking forward to meeting you online, this is a great string you've started here, kudos.
Aya, 35kobo/kb may seem little to you, but wait till you have to download a10mb software for your pc.
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Posted by OluYom
@amby: One thing you must avoid using GPRS for is downloading heavy files. At all costs
Of course, except the GPRS is free.
Posted by coolapostle
@AYA I TOLD you so! They have finished their work. @All M-TEL GPRS costs 65 kobo /kb. Can U believe that? And they have the balls to say they have "the cheapest GPRS" tariffs. What's the difference with 70 kobo? There goes all that waiting!!! And they did not offer us a free trial period! Utter nonsense! >:-(
Posted by OluYom
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Glo GPRS went off less than 4 hours after that, and it hasn't come back till now!
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Sorry o, all those waiting for Mtel GPRS
Posted by ambyzown
Has anyone actually tried using Mtel GPRS, it may provide better satisfaction than glo. Afterall the sim is free. I wouldn't acquire one myself because I loathe that network just as much as I do MTN.
Posted by OluYom
@amby: Mtel SIM free? Or is it one of those "Pay N2000, get N2000 airtime" gimmicks?
Posted by seunosewa
Just wanted to say "hi!" to Esato people. Do I hear good news about MTEL Network's support for GPRS? I'll be happy to test it, if you can give more information.
Posted by brix25
Any opinions on Vodacom entering the Nigerian market? A deal might be brokered soon for SA's largest network to buy V-Mobile thus gaining a foothold in in Africa's most lucrative communications market.
Posted by ambyzown
@Aya, yes!
@Brix is this authentic info? I didn't think vodacom would be interested in Vmobile after the scandal that followed the botched deal last year. _________________ This message was posted from a T610
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Posted by OluYom
Glo GPRS resurrected again at my end this evening. Is it the fear of Mtel GPRS being the beginning of wisdom, or what?
Posted by brix25
The deal to buy V-Mobile is a near certainty...if it does happen expect good GPRS coverage and the launch of Vodafone Live and their branded handsets.
Posted by OluYom
@brix25: Would you be so kind, dear Sir, as to leave out the "branded handset" part?
Vodacom in Naija would be a good thing, as competition will be keener. At least between MTN, Glo & Voda. Mtel? Your guess is as good as mine.
Now, I am really enjoying the full capabilities of my 9500. GPRS went off while I still had the P800, so you can understand what I mean.
Posted by brix25
@AYA: Vodacom has slowly launched branded handsets which will mostly affect the Pay as you Go segment with cheaper branded handsets. Expect an improvement in services don't know whether they'll be offering the same ones available to SA subs.
Posted by OluYom
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Which is part of the issues I have with "these international brands". MTN came in here with obsolete technology. Econet Wireless did the same. I find it interesting that the networks that have been pro-active with regards to modern technology and value-added services are our local, homegrown solutions.
Voda might as well stay home and not bother with Nigeria if they are coming in with the same approach as the other international brands have done.
Posted by brix25
@AYA: The proof will be in the pudding. I think it will be in their favour to launch innovative products to give them a competitive advantage. MTN and Econet spent a lot of money on getting licences thus there was a major investment in tech but Vodacom will have an advantage which will hopefully reflect in it's services to Nigeriansubs.
Posted by OluYom
@brix: While I generally agree with you, I must also point out that Globacom paid the same licencing fee MTn & Econet paid. Strikingly, Glo paid & got their license 2-3 years after the 1st two (meaning Glo had higher inflation rates and harsher economic conditions to contend with), yet has managed to work miracles in the area of valu-added services.
VAS are gradually becoming the driving force of the Nigerian market now. I dont think that any level of "better" services by any network - without modern VAS - will endear people to that network. At least, the enlightened ones that have hitherto been deprived of things like dedicated and relatively affordable internet access.
Even in the fixed wireless sector, VAS have been entrenched as the driving force for customer loyalty.
For example, while I gripe about Glo's GPRS services, there is no doubt in my mind that sooner than later, they will get things working fine. Truth be told, that's the motive behind my public griping
- to catalyse their making things work the way they should.
Posted by brix25
I can only speak of my experience with Vodacom and overall it's been good.
Posted by OluYom
@brix: Dont get me wrong. We need more operators that will deliver such good experiences to Nigerians. But there is a sophistication that we are also expecting as part of the deal.
I feel posiitive about Voda, in the sense that they desperately need to upstage MTN, and are also not likely to be comfortable trailing behind Glo in VAS. With that kind of desperation and discomfort, I am expecting nothing less than fireworks from Voda if and when they show up here.
Posted by mamba
Vmobile is a very good network, I've been on the network for 4 months now and I'm satisfied.
They are going to launch GPRS very soon and their services are ok cos I don't have any complaint about them.
If Vodacom can succeed in buying into Vmobile then it will make a good network even better.
Posted by Angelgirl
@mamba, then will their name change from vmobile to vodacom once again?
Posted by OluYom
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@angel: I tire o! BTW, what happened to the litigations brought against Vmobile and Voda by EWI? Are they resolved yet?
Posted by ambyzown
Mamba took the words out of my mouth (or phone) Vmobile has done considerably well despite their cash constraint, and you'll all agree with me that the improvements came shortly after the withdrawal of vodacom, which suggests that they've been implementing vodacom strategies. The entry of voda into the Nigerian market will definitely stir MTN into action in the area of VAS.
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Posted by OluYom
Anyone out there with an Mtel SIM? If you don't mind the trouble, I need someone to request for GPRS settings to be sent to his phone, and then copy the settings out and send to me.
Or, maybe I should go buy an Mtel line..... How much is it in the market?